{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Ups and Downs of Podcasting | The Ripple Effect Podcast Solo Episode","description":"Being a podcaster is easy. You just have to talk nonstop and pour your heart out in front of a mic, right? Wrong. Welcome to a very real and raw solo episode of The Ripple Effect Podcast. I\u2019m Steve Harper, and today, I\u2019m pulling back the curtain on my podcast journey, from awkward first episodes and painful feedback to moments of personal growth. If you\u2019ve ever started something with zero experience and are unsure if anyone would care, you need to hear this. Listening to someone else\u2019s stories and experiences is a fantastic way to learn. So, in this episode, I will share how I found my voice as a podcast host and what it means to improve through small, consistent efforts. I\u2019ll serve you truths about embracing authenticity, overcoming the fear of being on camera, and learning how to be a great interviewer, even when I thought I had no clue what I was doing. For content creators, entrepreneurs, aspiring podcasters, or just someone trying to do meaningful work when nobody\u2019s watching, I hope this solo episode inspires you to keep going! Podcasting, for me, has become more than just a mic and a message. It became about inspiring people by making them realize their real impact on the world. It\u2019s a Ripple Effect that continues to grow, one authentic conversation at a time. If you\u2019re new here, welcome to the journey. And if you\u2019ve been riding this wave with me for a while, thank you from the bottom of my heart. Ripple On!!!&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; Ripple with Steve Harper Instagram: http:\/\/instagram.com\/rippleon Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/rippleon X: https:\/\/twitter.com\/rippleon Website: http:\/\/www.ripplecentral.com&amp;nbsp; Stay in the loop by being a part of the Ripple mail list: https:\/\/ripplecentral.com\/subscribe Be a Patron: https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/SteveHarper&amp;nbsp; Join our ever-growing community of Ripplers in The Pond: https:\/\/ripplecentral.com\/pond To inquire about my availability for conference keynotes, corporate training, or performance coaching, please contact info@ripplecentral.com. &amp;nbsp; #podcastjourney #therippleeffectpodcast #solopodcast #authenticstorytelling #startsmalldreambig #creatorlife #entrepreneurmindset #selfgrowth #contentcreatortips ","author_name":"The Ripple Effect Podcast with Steve Harper","author_url":"https:\/\/rippleeffect.libsyn.com\/podcast","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/36831665\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/189153260"}